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Demmer Family History

Demmer Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a glutton from an agent derivative of Middle High German demmen ‘to indulge oneself’.

from the ancient Germanic personal name Theudemar (see Demme).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Demmer family from?

You can see how Demmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Demmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Demmer families living in Hampshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Demmer's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Demmer families in 1891.
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What did your Demmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Demmer. 50% of Demmer men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 100% of Demmer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    50%
  • Machinist H W
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Demmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demmer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 829 immigration records available for the last name Demmer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Demmer. For the veterans among your Demmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demmer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Demmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Demmer in 1963 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demmer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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